Heathfield Park SSSI explained

Heathfield Park SSSI is a 41abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Heathfield in East Sussex.^{[1] [2]} It is part of Heathfield Park, a Grade II* listed building and park.

This is a steep valley carved by a stream. The sheltered wooded habitat has a warm and moist microclimate and it has a number of plant species usually restricted to western Britain, such as Cornish moneywort, hay-scented buckler-fern and the liverwort Frullania tamarisci. The site is also important for lichens and 76 species have been recorded.^[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

50.965°N 0.269°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Heathfield Park . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 February 2019.
2. Web site: Map of Heathfield Park. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 February 2019.
3. Web site: Heathfield Park citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 February 2019.